CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers introduced and started to quickly pass a bill to raise the smoking age from age 18 up to 21.
The bill sponsored by Republican Assemblyman Jim Wheeler raises the age for adults to buy tobacco products and e-cigarettes.
Wheeler's bill was introduced Sunday, the day before lawmakers adjourn for two years. It was passed overwhelmingly by the Assembly Sunday and sent to the Senate for consideration.
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The bill makes an exception for members of the military, leaving the smoking age at 18.
It wasn't immediately clear how that provision would be enforced.